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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
4
Readable fragments describe movement of troops and battles near a frontier and railway routes. The text mentions commanders, locations, and supply lines, noting shifting control and strategic objectives amid ongoing operations.
A chaotic report details a man fleeing a freight engine at Awlingtem after 6:25. It notes injuries, shaken passengers, and a chaotic scene aboard. Separate items mention a government rail purchase inquiry and political notes including figures in Washington and London.
Readable fragments cover a church service at St John’s with prayers for the royal family and salvation, and notes on Secretary of War Elihu Root’s formal reception by Sigmas and other fraternity members. The report mentions the hospital ship, fever outbreaks, and a Yorknewsboard worker’s death, with brief overseas arrivals and telegraphic updates.
Fragmentary text describes a ceremonial event and a committee meeting with references to persons such as Bernard and a presiding officer. It mentions a Tenure or term condition and a series of remarks about a voting process and membership, with garbled phrases common to OCR artifacts.
A long garbled OCR item describes holiday promotions from a regional grocer. It highlights a Red Cross themed sale with bulk Betross and Ends Best products, and references Shakespearean praise and a contest tied to a national symbol. The piece mentions readers expected to see early Christmas offers and related consumer items.
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